Slab Square Sulis 5 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is an italic slab-serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a broad, open footprint. Strokes show moderate contrast with clear diagonal stress, and the italic slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures. Letterforms lean on compact bowls and firm, squared-off terminals, creating a crisp rhythm with pronounced horizontal elements (notably in E, F, T) and strong entry/exit strokes in the lowercase. Counters are fairly open for an italic slab, and the overall spacing feels generous, supporting readability while keeping a dense, editorial texture.
It works well for editorial typography where an italic is used as a primary voice—subheads, standfirsts, pull quotes, and highlighted passages—while remaining readable in longer runs at comfortable text sizes. The sturdy slabs also suit branding systems that need a classic, institutional tone in display and short text settings.
The overall tone is cultured and authoritative, with a traditional bookish feel that reads as established and trustworthy. Its italic energy adds emphasis and momentum, while the slab structure keeps the voice grounded rather than delicate or ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic with real emphasis and forward motion without sacrificing the solidity and legibility associated with slab serifs. It balances traditional proportions with a confident, squared-off finish to perform reliably in print-like, text-forward layouts.
The numerals and caps carry the same firm slab treatment as the text letters, helping the set feel cohesive in mixed content. The italic construction maintains clarity through distinct shapes for commonly confused forms (such as I/J and O/0) while preserving a consistent, flowing baseline rhythm.